If we know how the movie ends, then compromising ourselves is a detriment to the community. So what if they tell the masses there is no support? It changes nothing. So what if they think we're retreating? It changes nothing. So what if they get their made up victory? It changes nothing.
If nothing can stop what is coming, then we need to focus our efforts and energy elsewhere. Of you want to make a difference then start getting involved in local politics. Start making noise at school boards. Start figuring out what reps you are going to support in 2022. Start getting an audit in motion.
Protesting really does not make any real difference. Except in defiance of lockdowns, it really isn't that impactful as getting involved in local government. That is where it counts and that is where we need to be focusing our efforts. Let the babies think they have won. Let them lower their guard. It changes nothing.
Trump had said they act based on contingencies. What if popular support and public defiance of masks are one of the measurements? You could be right, but I believe we are involved in shaping the narrative. On social media with our memes, on the school boards, organizing audits, etc.
Don't be foolish, but it's worth showing up when and where you can.